Policies/Guidance: Public Art Pack: South Gloucestershire Council

Reproduced by kind permission of South Gloucestershire Council

PERCENT FOR ART AND PUBLIC ART PLANNING PACK

The pack is designed for developers and others considering commissioning public art within the Council area. It begins with a definition of public art and contains a series of useful information sheets covering the whole process.

What is Public Art
Public art can include sculpture, murals, graffiti art, tapestries, flags, craft, street furniture, decorative stone carving, joinery, metal, glasswork, brick work, land art, internal furniture, performance art, photography, digital projected installations and other media related work. Artistic involvement can also be used to influence building design, paving and landscape features, and can be used to address issues of place, identity and community. Such works may be permanent, temporary or celebratory. They should be integral to the development and its setting rather than 'add-ons'. The work should be in the public domain and accessible or visible to the public. Normal high standards of design and finish in developments should not be considered an adequate substitute for unique work.

Information Sheets in Pack
Why is public art important?
Public art or Percent for Art
How it works in South Gloucestershire
Identifying possible schemes
Involving Artists
Preparing a Brief
Working out the budget
Contracts
Artists selection methods
Selection Procedures
Public Awareness and Involvement
Public Relations
Legal Aspects
Resources

For further information contact:
Trish McGrath, Arts Development Manager, South Gloucestershire Council, South Gloucestershire Council, Riverside Court, Bowling Hill, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6JX
Tel No. 01454 865834, Email: Trish.McGrath@southglos.gov.uk

Information on Percentage for Art in South Gloucestershire is at www.southglos.gov.uk/arts/perforart/htm